Developed for the battlefield during World War II, the Jeep was called the wartime "limousine of Presidents and Privates" and was the vehicle of choice for transport and attack. This remarkable documentary, produced by WGTE Public Media, vividly recalls how the small and mighty Jeep carried men

Inhale, once again, the aromas of the first floor food displays. Thread your way through the crowds to see "the giant" and find a seat in the Seaway Cafeteria for Art Barrie's "Summit Conference" radio broadcast. See where the sidewalks bustle with shoppers making plans to meet at

WGTE looks at the history and the legacy of the '60s and '70s through the inspiring life of UT Quarterback Chuck Ealey. Experience the joys and the highs, the electricity and the love, the pains and the sorrows, the perseverance and fight for equality. Take a journey with us, Chuck Ealey and his

Explores Lake Erie's impact on the history, economy, agriculture, recreation and industry of communities in Ohio. Using archival film, photographs, and high definition footage, WGTE illustrates how this invaluable natural resource influences virtually every aspect of the lives of those living

A complete life story of Millie Benson, this video contains a rare interview with the late Millie Benson who is the writer primarily of the Nancy Drew Mysteries. Learn about Benson's exciting life from her midwestern childhood to big city success. Experts on American literature and those who knew

An exploration of the importance of arts education in the public schools. Teachers, administrators, parents and students make the connection between higher test scores in math, science and reading to proficiency in the arts. Students create paintings, sculpture and mixed media works for a juried art show. Follow their progress and success.

For 150 years, Toledo's economy has been interwoven with the manufacture of all kinds of vehicles. Some Toledoans are familiar with the Jeep Corporation's early beginnings as Willys-Overland. Perhaps fewer still are aware of the dozens of 19th century carriage and wagonmakers in our area or, that at one time, there were eight bicycle manufacturers in Toledo. Wheels shares the story that the wheel has played in Toledo's history.

This documentary film explores the 1950's craze from its beginnings as a post-World War II hobby to its current resurgence as a collectible by enthusiastic fans. Narrator Dan Robbins started it all as an artist for the Palmer Paint company, which later became known as Craft Master. His concept for a fill-in-the-spaces paint set became one of the biggest fads in history.

Explore the issues that impact the water quality of the Maumee River Basin, the largest watershed in the Great Lakes system. Bill Harris hosts this discussion of the current state of the water quality of the Maumee River watershed. Viewers participate by calling or emailing during this live program. More info, discussion boards and more at more watershed info.

Bill Harris hosts this important Town Hall, call-in event, originally broadcast on Thursday, November 4th at 8:00 p.m. The program explores how in Lucas County there are huge disparities in birth weight outcomes based on where a mother lives. Suburban newborn weights are within healthy ranges; however mothers in Toledo's inner-city neighborhoods have increased rates of low birth weight births. These babies are at higher risk for physical and developmental problems.

Viewers participated in the discussion by calling 1-866-380-4664, via email at townhall@wgte.org or by texting WGTEPublic with your message to 41411 during the program. You can still participate by emailing the above or making a comment.

Taped before a live studio audience and hosted by Amy Ashcroft, Legacy of Hope profiles the Toledo Community Hospital Oncology program's efforts to increase public awareness regarding the importance of clinical trails in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Viewers are invited to call in during the broadcast with questions or to request free information.

Bill Harris hosted this live program that examines one of the most pressing issues facing our community - the problem of low literacy rates among preschool aged children. Children entering school with high literacy skills are "ready to learn" and move to the head of the class. Children with weak reading skills begin school at a disadvantage, a gap that may grow wider as their educational experiece proceeds. How can we break the cycle?

"The depth of our financial ignorance is startling...and at a time when we're borrowing more than ever, most Americans can't explain what compound interest is." So wrote journalist James Surowiecki, whose column about business and finance appears each week in The New Yorker.

WGTE addresses the important issue of financial literacy for students in this live Town Hall program, hosted by Bill Harris. Expert panelists answer questions and give advice for parents and educators on the importance of teaching financial literacy to young people, as well as how to do so effectively.

Bill Harris hosted this live, one-hour special that connects parents with local resources to help them better communicate with their children on the current financial situation including the mortgage crisis. Topics included losing a job and/or home; feelings of insecurity; the concept of want versus need; language and approach for differing age groups; need for security; and much more.

WGTE Public Media presented this live Town Hall hosted by Bill Harris. This one-hour television special connected people facing mortgage foreclosure to the local organizations that can help them stay in their homes.

This WGTE interactive Town Hall to examines the impact of depression on those with the disease, their families and the community at large. A panel of local experts offered information, direction and answered questions from the studio audience and viewers.

WGTE presents a Town Hall with local experts, physicians and people who are personally experiencing the health care crisis in their own lives. By raising awareness of the local problem, we hope to encourage more citizens to ask the hard Who are the people in our area who are hardest hit by the lack of affordable healthcare? Where can those in need go for help? How can you take responsbility for your own health? Hosted by Rhonda Sewell, from the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.

The Northwest Ohio region has a multitude of alternative energy stories to tell, including cutting-edge biomass fuel research being developed and tested at the University of Toledo's College of Engineering, and the activities of the many solar energy firms headquartered in the Toledo area (a legacy of Toledo's history as the nation's major glass manufacturer). In addition, Lake Erie is being considered as the site of a future wind farm to capture prevailing winds across the lower Great Lakes region.

Can alternative energy sources realistically replace our reliance on petroleum, coal and nuclear power? Can the Midwest take an aging rust belt industrial tradition and turn it around to manufacture solar panels and wind turbines? Join the discussion and post your questions for our experts to answer.

In 1812, a very young United States of America had its sights set on expansion to the north and the west. But the British wanted to keep its former colony tightly contained. In the balance were the lands of the Northwestern Frontier.

England's Canadian provinces wanted a buffer zone between their lands and what they perceived as a hostile United States. The native peoples who called this land their home, wanted it declared a self-governing Indian territory; an independent nation. The United States wanted to settle the frontier, as they felt they had been promised at the end of the Revolutionary War.

The world-famous Sandusky resort became the roller coaster capital of the globe, the park's own band accompanied the merry activities at its beaches and pavilions. Meet the conductors and musicians that shaped the soundscape of turn-of-the-century Cedar Point.

WGTE looks at the history and the legacy of the '60s and '70s through the inspiring life of UT Quarterback Chuck Ealey. Experience the joys and the highs, the electricity and the love, the pains and the sorrows, the perseverance and fight for equality. Take a journey with us, Chuck Ealey and his UT Rocket football team members as we travel from Portsmouth Notre Dame High School in southern Ohio to the University of Toledo and on to the Canadian Football League.

Would you believe it all started with a woodchuck? In the spring of 1900, Toledo businessman Carl Hillebrand heard that park officials were interested in starting a zoo in Toledo. He offered an overgrown woodchuck to Peter J. Mettler, then superintendent of Walbridge Park. From this solitary animal, The Toledo Zoo was born.

A revealing look at the Toledo Symphony Orchestra's remarkable history. Viewers will find out how the Orchestra came into being, and more importantly, how the orchestra and its musicians invigorate the cultural life of Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

A soundtrack featuring live Toledo Symphony performances along with poetic narration and striking visual images come together to explore why a resident orchestra is vital to the life of our region.

Children born with developmental disabilities had no advocates in the first half of the 20th century. Parents were encouraged to institutionalize such children, and society forgot about them. That all changed in 1950 when Roy and Georgette Engler, the parents of five developmentally disabled children, founded Sunshine Children's Home.

Toledo celebrates over 100 years of The Toledo Museum of Art in this program that explores the museum’s beginnings at the turn of the 20th century, and chronicles its growth in the community. The people who made it happen are profiled, the remarkable buildings are remembered and the world-renowned collection is highlighted.

Mud Hen's Ball Club players and coaches speak candidly about the thrilling 2006 championship season. Hear their stories, get a behind-the-scenes look at the team's triumphs and heartbreaks and relive the amazing plays that won the championship. Great game footage, extensive interviews and an insider's look at this Toledo tradition all add up to a don't-miss show. Celebrate this region's "hometown team" and see how they won the Governor's Cup for a second record time!

Join the Mud Hens for a look at their humble beginnings to today. This one-hour long documentary chronicles the history of the Toledo team. Archival footage, photographs and interviews help tell the story of the Mud Hens, including a special appearance by Toledo native Jamie Farr.

Relive the joy and magic of the world-famous Toledo Mud Hens 2005 Championship Season! Exciting game footage recaptures the thrill of the Mud Hens triumphant march to victory and the 2005 Governor's Cup. Interviews feature fascinating behind-the-scenes reflections on the 2005 season from players, coaches, fans and team management. Beginning with spring training, follow the fabled Mud Hens as they post the International League's best regular season record and go on to rule the roost by winning the pennant, the Governor's Cup and the hearts of fans nationwide.

Toledo and the Toledo Mud Hens played host to the 2006 Triple-A All-Star Week culminating in the All-Star game at Fifth Third Field. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to prepare for such an exciting week of baseball.

Founded in 1878, the history of the Toledo Bar Association is truly the history of Toledo. From the early days of circuit judges, traveling through the Great Black Swamp, through the 20th century and into the 21st, you'll get a new awareness of how the Bench and Bar in our community have contributed to improve the lives of residents living in our region.

Join TIMELINE host, Qarie Marshall, to explore the Veteran's Service Commission of Lucas County, as they serve those who have served us so bravely. Executive Director Lee Armstrong and Deputy Director Jason Brown are guests on the program.

You may still ask questions by adding your comments in the space below the video player. WGTE will contact the Lucas County Veteran's Service Commission and get answers to your questions. In addition, your comments may even appear in a future episode of Timeline.

For generations of people in Northwest Ohio, downtown Toledo was a hot spot, offering plenty of big city entertainment. Anybody looking for a night out could choose from several movie theaters, supper clubs with floor shows, and dance halls featuring nationally known bands.

One of the greatest improvisers in jazz history, Art Tatum also set the standard for technical dexterity with his classic 1933 recording of "Tea for Two." Nearly blind, Tatum's artistic vision and ability made him an icon of jazz piano; a musician whose impact will be felt for generations to come. The Toledo native was mostly self-taught, but did receive some formal piano training at the Toledo School of Music.

Mike Gittinger was a newsreel cameraman, supplying the big film studios and grand movie palaces with exciting stories from Toledo, Ohio. Unlike today's newsmen, however, he not only covered the news - he often created the news! Stringer is Gittinger's reflections and his film footage as he recounts highlights of his career during the early days of newsreels from 1928-1949. This program was broadcast on Public Television nationwide.

A complete life story of Millie Benson, this video contains a rare interview with the late Millie Benson who is the writer primarily of the Nancy Drew Mysteries. Learn about Benson's exciting life from her midwestern childhood to big city success. Experts on American literature and those who knew her well tell the story.

For more than 70 years, Toledo Ballet has been a vibrant leader in our region's performing arts community. Its acclaimed annual presentation of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, is the longest-running in the nation.

Now, for the first time, WGTE will take viewers into the world of Toledo Ballet, following young dancers as they are diligently nurtured and encouraged to achieve the highest standards of artistic accomplishment. Révérence: Toledo Ballet includes rare experiences onstage and backstage, as dancers and instructors at Toledo Ballet share their creative passion, and bring the joy and inspiration of dance to thousands of patrons and students in Northwest Ohio.

In 1903, Michael J. Owens patented the glass bottle making machine, and the world has never been the same since. See how the growth of O-I mirrors the path of American packaging and consumerism, as well as our new-found respect for recycling containers of glass and plastic to "Keep America Beautiful."

"Owens Corning: A History" chronicles a company that has turned adversity into innovation, worldwide success and market leadership. Former Owens Corning CEO William "Bill" Boeschenstein and current CEO Michael Thaman are featured in the program, which begins with the firm's founding in 1938 and the discovery of glass fiber by Owens Corning inventor Games Slayter.

Discover how the firm's glass fiber materials contributed to military applications during World War II and learn about Owens Corning's role in the post-war housing boom, as well as the development of composite materials for products like the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. See how Owens Corning contributed to the development of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and today's monumental wind turbine blades.

See why the Oak Openings Preserve is truly unique and worthy of preservation. From its' history as a glacial lake shore, to the challenges that commercial and residential development pose in today's world: the Oak Openings Region is one of the world's last remaining unique environments.

The development and preservation of Northwest Ohio's eight park system is detailed. Relive the history of the parks' creation and find out what each park offers in the way of beauty and recreation. Side Cut, Farnsworth/Bend View, Providence, Oak Openings, Swan Creek, Wildwood, Pearson and Secor Metroparks are profiled.

For more than 125 years, Maumee Valley Country Day School has pushed the boundaries of education to provide students with a remarkable learning experience. It is fiercely loved by its alumni, most of whom consider their years at the school as a gift and a privilege and the most important time in their lives.

This story documents the very beginnings of the Lutheran Home Society Orphanage, the development of the Old Folks Home and the eventual care organization that developed to serve our area today. Meet people who grew up in its care, historians and those who have spent their lives serving others.

Founded in 1958 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Lourdes College has played an integral role in the education of Northwest Ohio residents, as well as the region's growth and development. Originally intended to provide educational opportunities for the Sisters, Lourdes College has expanded to include students of all ages, from all walks of life.

Today, Lourdes College is a four-year liberal arts college offering a rich variety of courses. The 2007-2008 academic year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Lourdes College. This half-hour documentary draws a fascinating portrait of the school's mission to provide a unique values-based education, all within a community grounded in learning, reverence and service.

Inhale, once again, the aromas of the first floor food displays. Thread your way through the crowds to see "the giant" and find a seat in the Seaway Cafeteria for Art Barrie's "Summit Conference" radio broadcast. See where the sidewalks bustle with shoppers making plans to meet at Tiedtke's.

Glover, a Toledo native and nationally-recognized sculptor, is profiled. Generations of students benefited from Glover's expert teaching ability as an instructor in the Toledo Public Schools, and art lovers everywhere are keenly aware of Glover's unique sculpting style, whether in large-scale public places or smaller, more intimate works.

Explores Lake Erie's impact on the history, economy, agriculture, recreation and industry of communities in Ohio. Using archival film, photographs, and high definition footage, WGTE illustrates how this invaluable natural resource influences virtually every aspect of the lives of those living near the lake. The program examines the geology of how the lake was created, the Native American presence, the settlement of the state, the recreation the lake provides, and the impact of industry, agriculture and human interaction on the lake itself.

This program is supported, in part, by the Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Ride the rails in this personal story of the glory days of the American Hobo. Oral traditions, folk songs and interviews tell of a time when one could hop a train, find a meal and experience the nation from sea to shining sea - as a hobo.

Explores the problems that youth and their families face in America today. This compelling story is told through the eyes of those facing challenges and the professionals who have dedicated themselves to helping others overcome obstacles. The documentary follows the evolution of the Connecting Point organization in Toledo, Ohio, and their innovative programs.

Developed for the battlefield during World War II, the Jeep was called the wartime "limousine of Presidents and Privates" and was the vehicle of choice for transport and attack. This remarkable documentary, produced by WGTE Public Media, vividly recalls how the small and mighty Jeep carried men and supplies, acted as a power source for heat and light, served as an emergency ambulance and even acted as an altar for chaplains on the battlefield.

Follow the surprising story of the Jeep's original design, the result of hard lessons learned from the First World War. See the assembly lines at the Jeep's home in Toledo, Ohio, and hear the compelling eyewitness accounts from soldiers, Jeep plant auto workers and female test-drivers as they tell the true story of the vehicle that helped win the war.

Explores how the first Muslim immigrants arrived early in the last century and developed a thriving and established community. Today, more than 20 nationalities live in the Toledo region and have found personal and financial success, a freedom of religious expression, and a new and welcoming home.

TOLEDO STORIES presents an inspirational story told by members of the Islamic Community. A variety of voices and viewpoints are expressed by long-established Toledo families, welcomed newcomers and area historians. The program explores the beauty and history of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, discusses our region's religious diversity and reveals the many fascinating paths that brought many Muslim immigrants to the Toledo area.

This Toledo Stories retrospective looks back at a variety of WGTE-produced short stories including: the Anthony Wayne Bridge, Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, famed Toledo Theatres and the First Presbyterian Church of Maumee.

Toledo surgeon and newspaper columnist, Dr. Hussain undertook a series of journeys to the Indus, culminating with an expedition to locate its source high in the Himalayas. Join Hussain and "Team Indus" and experience the incredible mountain vistas and scenic beauty of the Indus, from the mountains to the Arabian Sea.

For a century Toledo has been known as the “Glass City” due to the importance of Toledo as the center of America’s Glass Industry. The influence of glass extended not only to employment and economics of Northwest Ohio, but also to the culture and civic pride of the community. The power of this influence can still be experienced at the Toledo Museum of Art and the new Glass Pavilion.

Explore the glass manufacturing industry, the studio glass movement and the remarkable history of philanthropy that put Toledo on the map.

Highlights some of the incredible, yet little known, stories of life in Northwest Ohio during WWII. WGTE looks beyond the strategies and frontlines to examine the heroics of local soldiers and the sacrifice of their families. This collection of individual stories and shared experiences contains humorous, touching, and tragic tales including: Pprt Clinton’s Tank Company who endured the Bataan Death March and 3½ years as Japanese POWs; The war's impact on employment as local factories converted to wartime production; the history of the Rossford Ordnance Depot; Camp Perry and the German and Italian POWs who worked area farms and factories while our boys were fighting overseas; How one NW Ohio man’s dream became the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C.

This remarkable look at local life during wartime is a tribute to the generation who either went to war or went to work and pulled together to save the world.

This Toledo Stories documentary explores the history of eight congregations of women religious in the Toledo Diocese, and reveals the inspiring and sometimes surprising missions of nuns in today's society. Find out why sisters choose to serve and how they go about making a positive difference in the world around them.

In 1898 Nurse Alice Bowen established the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan. She stated, "I will establish district nursing here or starve in the attempt!" Years later, she recounted, "I did not starve, but I went hungry many times."

Conrad Jobst, a German immigrant, mechanical engineer and entrepreneur who made Toledo his home in 1913, suffered from vascular disease. Using his expertise, he designed custom made elastic stockings that dramatically improved his condition along with countless others. Upon his death in 1957, his wife Caroline became president of their company which became the largest manufacturer of equipment designed for those afflicted with poor venous circulation.

Before her death in 1993, Caroline Jobst established an endowment fund for the creation of the Jobst Vascular Center at the Toledo Hospital and the Conrad Jobst Vascular Research Laboratories at the University of Michigan. In 2010, a $2 million grant from the Jobst Foundation transformed the Center into the Jobst Vascular Institute whose staff professionals dedicate themselves to the advancement of vascular treatment and techniques. Join WGTE as we retrace the history of the Jobst family legacy and the state of the art institute that has brought the gift of medical promise, hope and life to millions.

In 1965, the Junior League of Toledo produced this film depicting foaming detergents, raw sewage, industrial discharges, gasping fish and algae-laden streams in the Maumee River Watershed. This film helped citizens throughout Northwest Ohio recognize that their actions were negatively affecting local waterways and proposed actions they could take to clean up the environment.

The fascinating story of Toledo's growth and development from a swampy, unsettled wilderness to a major/industrial center. Included is colorful background on the Toledo-Michigan War, and the merger of Toledo's parent communities - Port Lawrence and Vistula - and told by local historians.

Familiarizes citizens with the different types of hazards they face, so they can learn how to protect themselves and find out how our public and private organizations prepare for natural disasters, chemical spills, terrorism and biological events.

Presented in conjunction with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, the local Metropolitan Medical Response System, the University of Toledo Health Sciences Campus and Owens Community College, this original WGTE production explores in-depth the question: "What can I do in case of an actual emergency?"

More than a year has passed since General Motors and Chrysler went through bankruptcy and they are still here. But they are much smaller and no U.S. automaker has even a 20 percent share of the market. So where does the industry go from here? And what does the future hold for Ford?

Virg Bernero is serving his second term as mayor of Lansing, Michigan's capital city. And he is one of two candidates fighting it out for the Democratic nomination for governor. His rival is Michigan Speaker of the House Andy Dillon.

Urban agriculture is tranforming blight into beauty as abandoned properties are converted into community gardens and farms, producing a bounty of fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, fish and more healthful foods. One of the largest efforts is Hantz Farms Detroit. Closer to home, Toledo GROWs is the community gardening outreach program of Toledo Botanical Garden.

Fresh from her decisive re-election to Congress, Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio's 9th) won't have much time to celebrate. Washington is fast-approaching the so-called "fiscal cliff." We still have a deeply divided government. Is compromise possible? Where does Toledo's Congresswoman think the economy is headed?

Bob Latta (R), representing Ohio's 5th U.S. Congressional District, sits down with Jack Lessenberry for an in-depth conversation about the economy, job creation, the race for the White House, and many other issues.

Summer means memorable vacations and daytrips in both the Buckeye and Wolverine states. How important is travel and tourism to the economies of both states? What's new for travelers this year? Amir Eylon, State Tourism Director for Ohio, and George Zimmermann, Director of Travel Michigan, bring host Jack Lessenberry up to date.

With spring and summer just ahead, the tourism industry is about to go into high gear. But what is the forecast for tourist dollars in a bleak economy? Emir Eylon, State Tourism Director for Ohio, and Dave Lorenz, Manager of Public and Industry Relations for Travel Michigan, discuss the business.

The voters have spoken and Toledo has a new mayor, Mike Bell, as well as a number of newly elected city council and school board members. There were a lot of other local elections, and a statewide referendum on casinos. So why did things turn out the way they did? Deadline Now's team of political analysts, Tom Troy, politics writer for The Blade, and Fletcher Word, editor and publisher of The Sojourner's Truth, join Jack Lessenberry to discuss the election results.

How is the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority meeting the challenges created by today's harsh economic environment? Paul L. Toth, Jr., interim president of the Port Authority, and Eric Frankl, director of airports are Jack Lessenberry's guests.

The Toledo Walleye face off against the Florida Everblades on the Walleye's state-of-the-art home ice, the brand new Lucas County Sports Arena, on Friday, October 16. Jack Lessenberry gets a sneak preview of the Walleye, the Arena and catches up on the latest on the Toledo Mud Hens and Bullfrogs arena football team with Walleye Head Coach Nick Vitucci, as well as Walleye, Mud Hens and Bullfrogs President and General Manager Joe Napoli.

Toledo Public Schools (TPS) are facing a steadily worsening financial crisis. Earlier this month, voters overwhelmingly turned down an income tax levy to help close a $30 million budget gap -- and the problems don't stop there. What can TPS do to balance its budget, provide high quality education and regain public trust? Jack Lessenberry poses these and many other questions to TPS Superintendent John Foley and TPS Board President Bob Vasquez.

Toledo Public Schools are facing a crisis and a challenge like no other in their history. On one hand, they are struggling with declining enrollment and less funding. At the same time, local leadership is attempting to radically restructure the system. Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools Jerome Pecko and Jim Gault, Chief Academic Officer for the system, are Jack Lessenberry's guests this week.

Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) Director Brian Kennedy and Kelly Garrow, Director of Communications for the Museum, join host Jack Lessenberry to share with viewers what's new at the TMA, how the Museum faces economic challenges, and much more.

Deadline Now examines the enduring legacy of the War of 1812. Key events and battles of the War occurred in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Jack Lessenberry's guests will be Patricia N. Williamsen, Executive Director of the Ohio Humanities Council, as well as Fort Meigs Director Rick Finch, and Randall Buchman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Defiance College.

Chrysler has emerged from bankruptcy and entered a sort of shotgun marriage with Italian carmaker Fiat. General Motors filed for bankruptcy in June of 2009. Ford continues to lose money at a staggering rate. What could possibly be next for America's Big Three?

Dr. Sean McAlinden, Executive Vice President for Research and Chief Economist for the non-profit Center for Automotive Research, and David E. Davis, Jr., found of Automobile magazine and currently a columnist for Car and Driver magazine, join host Jack Lessenberry to try and make sense of the latest developments in the U.S. auto industry.

Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan are among the areas hardest hit by the mortgage crisis. Many people can be helped if they know where to turn for trusted information. This week's program features Bill Farnsel, Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services, Mike King, Credit Counselor for Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and Lucas Rowe, Foreclosure Prevention Advocate for Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People.

When will the economic crisis begin to recover? What can be done to speed the recovery? Dr. Michael Carroll, Professor of Economics at Bowling Green State University, and Wade Kapszukiewicz, Lucas County Treasurer, offer their insight as they discuss the nation's worsening economy with host Jack Lessenberry

Newcombe Clark, Publisher of Concentrate, an online magazine that covers the arts, growth and investment in Washtenaw County, Michigan, Mark Folk, Executive Director of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, and Katerina Ruedi Ray, Director of the School for the Arts at Bowling Green State University, discuss the impact this severe recession is having on the arts in our region.

Award-winning author and writer Steve Pollick was The Blade's Outdoors Editor for 30 years. He retired last year after traveling the world on assignments for the newspaper. A fellow of the Explorers Club in New York, Mr. Pollick is the author of two collections of nature essays. His newest book is The Best of the Outdoors Page: Celebrating 15 Years of Nature in Northwest Ohio and Beyond, co-authored with Jeff Basting.

Sheri Fink, M.D., Ph.D., is the author of the award-winning book, War Hospital: A True Story of Surgery and Survival. Dr. Fink wrote the August 30, 2009 New York Times Magazine cover story, Strained by Katrina, a Hospital Faced Deadly Choices, which won a 2010 Pulitzer Prize.

Dr. Sean Morrison is a biological sciences scholar at the University of Michigan and a leading investigator of the mechanisms that regulate stem cell function. In addition to stem cell research, Dr. Morrison has been active in public policy issues surrounding stem cell research. On November 4, Michigan voters passed Proposal 2 on the state-wide Michigan ballot. Passage of the issue will loosen certain limitations on embryonic stem cell in Michigan. This edition of Deadline NOW, recorded just before November 4, clarifies the issue.

Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher is better known as "Joe the Plumber." This year, he is also a Republican candidate for United States Congress, running in Ohio's 9th District against long-time Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur.

Dr. S. Amjad Hussain is professor emeritus of thoracic cardiovascular surgery at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He is also an op-ed columnist for the Toledo Blade and a number of other publications. Since 1976, Dr. Hussain has visited Pakistan annually to teach at Khyber Medical College, his alma mater, in Peshawar. Dr. Hussain recently returned to the U.S. from Pakistan and will discuss the current political climate in Pakistan.

On July 18, 2011, President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to be the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The Bureau is an independent agency with the primary mission of acting as a watchdog for American consumers.

In a statement made on July 17, 2011, the President said "Richard Cordray has spent his career advocating for middle class families, from his tenure as Ohio's Attorney General, to his most recent role as heading up the enforcement division at the CFPB and looking out for ordinary people in our financial system."

Nobody has come close to beating Marcy Kaptur (D) since her first election to U.S. Congressional District 9 in 1982. But Rich Iott (R), a former grocery chain executive and film producer, is determined to do just that. Iott is host Jack Lessenberry's guest this week.

Tom Walton, Columnist and retired Editor of The Blade and Douglas Neckers, McMaster Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus at Bowling Green State University join host Jack Lessenberry to remember the remarkable life of Paul Block Jr. -- civic activist, internationally renowned scientist and co-publisher of The Blade. 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Religion and politics. It's an issue as old as America itself. Does religion have a role to play in the political world? Should we be uncomfortable when clergy take political positions, or does that necessarily follow from what they believe? Is there any evidence of a government-sponsored "war on religion?"

Ray Suarez, senior correspondent of the PBS NewsHour, joins host Jack Lessenberry for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, politics and much more.

Before joining the NewsHour in 1999, Suarez was the host of National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation. His most recent book, The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America, examines the intersection of politics and organized religion.

Clyde Scoles, Director of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, and Roger Mendel, Director of the Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative, join Jack Lessenberry to discuss what public libraries are doing to preserve services during this severe recession.

Recent test scores of 15-year-olds around the world find U.S. students improving, but still in the middle of the pack. To prepare students to compete successfully in the 21st century, many educators are stressing efforts to advance science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM), in addition to reading.

Extreme weather, industrial accidents, terrorist attacks -- how prepared is our state and region for an emergency? What can we, as private citizens, do to withstand an emergency? Nancy Dragani, Executive Director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and Joe Walter, Director of the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency, are this week's guests.

The Toledo area has been torn by controversy surrounding dogs and animal adoption policies. Is there such a thing as a "pit bull?" Is it ever safe to adopt? Host Jack Lessenberry explores this, and other animal welfare issues, with Lucas County's newly appointed Dog Warden Julie Lyle and John Dinon, the Executive Director of the Toledo Area Humane Society.

Philip Markowicz was 15 years old when the Nazis invaded his native Poland. His book, My Three Lives, recalls his early childhood, his miraculous survival of the Holocaust and his postwar life in the United States. Mr. Markowicz moved to Toledo in 1950 and owned and operated Phil's TV and Appliances on Sylvania Avenue until he retired in 1987.

What is organized labor doing to cope with the recession? Don Czerniak, President of AFSCME Local 7, and George Tucker, Executive Secretary of the AFL-CIO Toledo Central Labor Council, are host Jack Lessenberry's guests.

When a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in March 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant reactors were severely damaged. Here in Ohio, Davis Besse nuclear power station is just 21 miles east of Toledo. It has seen its share of safety concerns and violations in recent years. This week, Deadline Now focuses on nuclear power and its safety.

An issue on the September 15 primary ballot in Toledo is causing controversy. The referendum would reduce Toledo's twelve Toledo City Council positions to nine, eliminating the current six at-large councilpersons to create three "super-district" positions. Joining host Jack Lessenberry to discuss the pros and cons of the issue: Councilman George Sarantou (R-At-Large), Lindsay Webb (D-District 6) and Terry Biel, Democratic at-large candidate for City Council.

The newspaper isn't what it used to be. In today's recession and with new media capturing the consumer's imagination, newspapers are going online or out of business entirely. Joe Zerbey, President and General Manager of The Blade, and Lonnie Peppler-Moyer, Publisher of the Monroe Evening News, discuss the future of newspapers.

Since 1992, Dr. Richard Keidan has been an attending surgical oncologist at William Beaumont Health System and clinical professor of surgery at Wayne State Medical Center. While exploring the Khotang region of Nepal in recent years, Keidan saw the primitive state of the health and hygiene infrastructure in the region. Soon after, he decided to found the Miles Levin Nepal Foundation for Health and Education, with his Nepalese foundation partner, Namgyal Sherpa.

Mike Bell (I), running against Democrat Keith Wilkowski for the office of Mayor of Toledo, is Jack Lessenberry's sole guest this week. Mr. Bell is former Toledo Fire Chief and former Ohio Fire Marshall. Mr. Wilkowski will be featured on Deadline Now on Friday, October 16.

A bipartisan task co-chaired by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly has issued a study that includes recommendations to reform the Court and re-establish public trust. The Honorable Marilyn Kelly joins Jack Lessenberry to discuss reform in the Michigan's high court.

Carty Finkbeiner leaves office in a few weeks after serving as Toledo's mayor for 12 of the last 16 years. What are his plans for the future? What advice would he give mayor-elect Mike Bell? And how does he think history will assess his long and tumultuous political career? Carty Finkbeiner joins Jack Lessenberry for the full 30 minutes.

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and Deadline NOW host Jack Lessenberry discuss the state of the city, the current economic crisis that is affecting every sector of the region, and the Mayor's plans for the future -- will he run again?

Mary Beth Tinker was 13 years old in 1965 when she and a group of students wore black armbands to school to protest the war in Vietnam. When she refused school administrators' requests to remove the armband, she was sent home. Four other students were suspended as well.

The incident resulted in a four-year court battle that culminated in the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines. On February 24, 1969, the Court ruled 7-2 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." Today, Mary Beth Tinker, a registered nurse, is dedicated to educating young people about their constitutional rights.

Susan Carter, a member of the Board of Directors for the Ohio ACLU, joins Ms. Tinker on this episode of Deadline NOW.

This week, as the nation commemorated Veterans Day, Army Reserve Major Dorian LeBeau and host Jack Lessenberry discuss issues facing returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Major LeBeau, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, is the clinical therapist at the Toledo Vet Center, which opened in August 2008. Veterans and their families seeking information about the Toledo Vet Center and its services may call 419-213-7533.

With the election barely a month away, Ohio is in the thick of the battle for the White House. But while much of the focus is on the Presidential race, there are also important races going on for everything from U.S. Senate to various state and county positions. This week, Jack Lessenberry sits down with the two Lucas County party chairmen -- Jon Stainbrook is the Chairman of the Lucas County Republican Party, and Ron Rothenbuhler is the Chairman of the County's Democratic Party.

During this hot summer of 2010, algae warnings have been posted along several western Lake Erie beaches -- believed to be the first such warnings since the 1970s. What is causing the massive algae blooms? What other environmental issues are in the news this summer?

Growing up can be difficult for many young people in our community. It can be even more complex if one is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT).

Fortunately there are groups ready to help young people find support. Brenda Spurlin is the founder of Rainbow Area Youth (RAY), a support group for self-identified LGBT youth and questioning teens.

Sherry Tripepi is the Executive Director of Equality Toledo, which works for equality for all Ohioans regardless of their marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, through education, anti-defamation efforts and activism.

As the nation's auto industry founders, Kristin Dziczek, senior project manager for the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, and Andrew Solocha, associate professor of finance at the University of Toledo, join host Jack Lessenberry to discuss the impact on the U.S. economy of a collapse or contraction of the Detroit big three automakers.

For more than 30 years, Bowling Green State University Psychology Professor Kenneth Pargament has been studying the connection between religion and mental health. Only in recent years has there been a growing awareness and understanding among Pargament's mental health colleagues of the impact -- for better or worse -- that spirituality can have on patients. Pargament's most recent book, SpirituallyIntergrated Psychotherapy: Understanding and Addressing the Sacred, published by Guilford Press, explores the topic.

With the Walleye's second season winding down and the Mud Hens new season about to begin, host Jack Lessenberry welcomes back to the program Walleye and Mud Hens President and General Manager Joe Napoli and Walleye Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Nick Vitucci.

This holiday season, with unemployment hovering around 10 percent, and many neighbors in dire financial straits, Deadline NOW welcomes Ken Leslie, the Founder of 1Matters, and Jim Caldwell, President and CEO of the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank.

Laurie Hauser, executive director of Imagination Station (formerly COSI Toledo), and David Waterman, the president of Imagination Station's board of directors, discuss the non-profit children's science museum, its revamped hands-on exhibitions and activities and its future.

Dr. Jeffrey Gold, Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Toledo, and Marianne Udow-Phillips, Director of the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation and former Michigan Secretary of Health and Human Services, discuss health care reform.

As the massive recovery work proceeds following last month's devastating earthquake in Haiti, Deadline NOW examines the tiny island nation's tumultuous history.

Host Jack Lessenberry's guests are Dr. Marc V. Simon, associate professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, and Pam and Garry Cramer, longtime volunteers for Lifeline Christian Mission, based in Westerville, Ohio. The Cramers were in Haiti on January 12, 2010 when the earthquake struck. They provide eyewitness accounts of the event.

Dr. David Grossman, Lucas County Health Commissioner, and Kathy Silvestri, Director of Health Planning and Northwest Ohio Health Care System Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness for the Hospital Council for Northwest Ohio, discuss the H1N1, or swine flu pandemic.

Jack Lessenberry digs into a variety of issues related to the Great Lakes and its watersheds with Kenneth Kilbert, Director of the University of Toledo College of Law's Legal Institute of the Great Lakes, Keith Kompoltwicz, Meteorologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Steve Pollick, Outdoors Editor for The Blade.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D) joins host Jack Lessenberry for an in-depth conversation about a variety of issues affecting the Buckeye state, including economic recovery and jobs, $400 million recently awarded to the state in Race to the Top funds and the Governor's campaign for re-election.

Gerry Bazer, retired dean of Arts and Sciences at Owens Community College and presidential scholar, and Tom Troy, politics writer for The Blade, join host Jack Lessenberry to reflect on the 2008 election.

Freedom House, located in a century-old building near Detroit's Ambassador Bridge, provides shelter for people who have fled torture and persecution at many places around the world. Deborah Drennan, Interim Director, and two Freedom House residents, are host Jack Lessenberry's guests.

In spite of the current economy, entrepreneurship is alive and, in many cases, doing very well indeed in our region. What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur and what resources are available for budding business ventures? Dr. Rodney Heiligmann, Director of the Dallas-Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Bowling Green State University, Dr. Gene Poor, Ernest & Dorothy Hamilton Professor in Entrepreneurship, and Dr. Rodney Rogers, Dean of the BGSU College of Business Administration, join host Jack Lessenberry for this week's discussion.

This election looks like it will be one of the hardest fought and closest presidential races in history. And perhaps more than ever, Ohio may be the key to it all. But that's not the only race on the ballot. Jack Lessenberry, David Kushma, Editor of The Blade, and Tom Troy, Political Writer for The Blade, examine the race for the White House and many others in Ohio and in Michigan.

Charles L. Ballard is an award-winning Professor in the Department of Economics at Michigan State University. He is a widely-published author whose latest book is Michigan's Economic Future: A New Look.

For weeks, much of the news has been dominated by arguments over the so-called "ground zero mosque," an Islamic Center proposed near the World Trade Center site. And there was overwhelming reaction to an obscure Florida pastor's threat to burn copies of the Koran on September 11. Many Americans are uncertain about what most Muslims believe. This week, Dr. S. Amjad Hussain and Dr. Fatima Agha Al-Hayani, two distinguished community leaders join host Jack Lessenberry to discuss the disturbing rise in anti-Islamic sentiment in the United States.

Judith Shapiro, Ph.D., director of the Global Environmental Politics Programs at American University's School of International Service, and a leading China specialist, discusses the implications of China's environmental problems. Dr. Shapiro was in Toledo to participate in Maumee Valley Country Day School's Global Education Program.

Thanks to attractions like Fifth-Third Field, the Valentine Theatre and the soon-to-open arena, downtown Toledo is a destination for thousands. But there is still a need for more development and revitalization. Tom Crothers, Executive Director of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, and Dr. Sujata Shetty, a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toledo, discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing the district.On the web:www.downtowntoledoimprovementdistrict.comOn the web:www.utoledo.edu

Don Buerk, professor of history at Defiance College, and Jack Dempsey, author of the new book Michigan and the Civil War: A Great and Bloody Sacrifice, discuss the Civil War, Michigan's and Ohio's roles in the conflict and much more. 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, when shots were first fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.

Don Faber, former editor of the Ann Arbor News, discusses his new book The Toledo War: The First Michigan-Ohio Rivalry. The conflict started with a long-simmering dispute over a narrow wedge of land called the Toledo Strip. Early maps were famously imprecise, adding to the uncertainty of the true boundary between the states. When Ohio claimed the mouth of the Maumee River, land that according to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 fell in the territory of Michigan, the "Toledo War" began.

Host Jack Lessenberry takes a look at the continuing controversy over who should build a new bridge over the Detroit River. Journalist and blogger Joel Thurtell, who has been covering this story for years, and Gregg Ward, vice-president of the Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry, discuss the aged Ambassador Bridge and plans for a replacement or second span.

Defiance College students Laura Derov and Rebecca Zebrowski, with their history professor Don Buerk, recently returned from Cambodia. Their journey was part of the Defiance College McMaster School mission to advance humanity.

Dr. Buerk and the students each conducted study and research projects and in the process learned a great deal about the people they met and about themselves.

Dr. David Davis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toledo, and Fletcher Word, Editor and Publisher of The Sojourner's Truth, join Jack Lessenberry for a lively conversation about politics -- national and local.

Dr. David Davis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toledo, and Fletcher Word, Editor and Publisher of The Sojourner's Truth, join Jack Lessenberry for a lively conversation about politics -- national and local.

In Spanish, casa means house. but when it comes to abused and neglected children, CASA often means their best shot at a new life. CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates. Locally, this nonprofit organization of volunteers works with Lucas County juvenile judges to ensure that children are best represented in court. Judith Leb, an attorney who has workd for years as a recruiter for CASA, and Carol Martin, the director of the local CASA program, are this week's guests.

Ohio's 9th Congressional District in in the most competitive race anyone can remember. Democrats Marcy Kaptur and Dennis Kucinich are two longtime incumbents thrown into the same district, forced to fight for the party's nomination in the March 6, 2012 primary. But Graham Veysey, a 29-year-old Cleveland businessman, is hoping voters take a chance on a younger generation and new blood and elect him instead. Mr. Veysey is host Jack Lessenberry's guest this week on "Deadline Now."

Chris Redfern, Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, joins host Jack Lessenberry for a wide-ranging conversation about politics and the upcoming November election. Can Ohio Democrats deliver the votes? Or is the GOP poised to come roaring back?

Toledo has long been a hub for child prostitution and sex trafficking. Why is this so and what is being done to clamp down on this odious trade? Mary Schmidbauer, Director of Second Chance, and Dr. Celia Williamson, founder of Second Chance, a social service program created in 1993 to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic sex trafficking, are this week's guests.

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and former Lucas County Commissioner Sandy Isenberg join host Jack Lessenberry for a wide-ranging and lively discussion of all things political, including the upcoming Toledo mayoral and city council primaries.

Carolyn and Sean Savage had been trying to expand their family for years. When they underwent an IVF transfer in February 2009, they knew it would be their last chance. If they became pregnant, they would celebrate the baby as an answer to their prayers. If not, they would be grateful for the family they had and leave their fertility struggles behind forever.

As Consul General of Canada at Detroit, Roy B. Norton represents Canada in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky, advocating Canadian interests in trade, investments, the environment, culture and academic relations.

Carol A. Cartwright, Bowling Green State University's 10th President, is host Jack Lessenberry's only guest this week. Dr. Cartwright was installed as BGSU's president in January 2009. She was President of Kent State University from 1991-2006.

After last November's elections and shifts in political power, what issues are on the minds of Ohio's state legislators? Jack Lessenberry's guests this week are Barbara Sears (R-46th District), assistant majority floor leader, and Matt Szollosi (D-49th District), assistant minority leader.

Asian carp, an invasive species of fish, threatens to wipe out the Great Lakes $7 billion fishing industry. What is being done to stop the so-called "monster" fish? Tom Henry, staff writer for The Blade, and Marc Smith, senior policy officer for the National Wildlife Federation's Great Lakes Region, join host Jack Lessenberry.

Dr. Samir Abu-Absi, Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Toledo, has recently authored the book Arab Americans in Toledo, a highly-praised chronicle of Toledo's Arab American experience. He will be joined by Dr. S. Amjad Hussain, retired thoracic-cardiovascular surgeon, columnist for The Blade and the author of Treading a Fine Line: A collection of Opinion Columns with Readers' Comments.

In recent years, most of us have become aware of the how serious bullying can be in our schools. But for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered students, the situation can be far worse. What can we do about the problem?

It's been more than a year since Lucas County Dog Warden Julie Lyle took office. Host Jack Lessenberry welcomes Julie Lyle, along with John Dinon, Executive Director of the Toledo Area Humane Society, and Blade Staff Writer Claudia Boyd-Barrett to Deadline Now to discuss what progress is being made to control Lucas County's pit bull and stray dog problems, as well as other animal-related issues.

Angela Zimmann is a Democrat running against incumbent Bob Latta to represent Ohio's 5th Congressional District. The district has been solidly Republican since the Civil War. So, why is Zimmann waging what could be perceived as an impossible quest? What are some of the issues she thinks voters ought to be paying attention to? Jack Lessenberry finds out.

Now that the so-called "Groundhog Day Storm" of 2011 and "surprise" snowfall of February 5 have come and gone, host Jack Lessenberry explores the art and science of weather forecasting and the issue of climate change with Robert Shiels, Chief Meteorologist for WTOL-TV in Toledo, and Professor Andrew Jorgensen of the University of Toledo.

The results of the November 2nd election are in, and it was a huge Republican victory, in Ohio, Michigan, and nationwide. But what does it all mean? Why did it happen? And what's ahead for next year and for 2012? Tom Troy, who covers politics for The Blade, and Fletcher Word, editor and publisher of The Sojourner's Truth, join Jack Lessenberry to sort it all out.

From Haiti to the Gulf of Mexico to Chile to Northwest Ohio, this has been a year of disasters. Some natural and some man-made. Our region was devastated by tornadoes last month. When a crisis strikes, what determines which agency does what? How do they work? And what can we do to prepare for a disaster? Tim Yenrick, Executive Director of the Greater Toledo Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Bill Kitson, President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Toledo are Jack Lessenberry's guests this week.

February 12, 2009 marked the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Historians and presidential scholars Gerry Bazer, Dean Emeritus of Arts and Sciences at Owens Community College, and Donald Buerk, Associate Professor of History at Defiance College, discuss Lincoln and his enduring legacy.

The Creative Life reveals how four extraordinary people used their drive and imaginations to forge long and productive lives. The Arts are at the forefront of each of their individual experiences as Olga Boone and Marie Vogt share their stories and love of dance, Jon Hendricks talks about jazz and Ellen Wilt explains her journey as a visual artist. Although each has a unique background, they all have one thing in common—their passion for their art. Their stories show us how they have created lives that keep them inspired.

The Creative Life reveals how four extraordinary people used their drive and imaginations to forge long and productive lives. The Arts are at the forefront of each of their individual experiences as Olga Boone and Marie Vogt share their stories and love of dance, Jon Hendricks talks about jazz and Ellen Wilt explains her journey as a visual artist. Although each has a unique background, they all have one thing in common—their passion for their art. Their stories show us how they have created lives that keep them inspired.

Polish immigrants settled in two distinct Toledo neighborhoods, "Lagrinka" in the north and "Kuschwantz" on the southern outskirts of the city. The Poles helped to build Toledo with a sense of pride, rooted in their desire to claim a part of it as their own.

They came for the opportunity. They stayed because they had made a home for themselves and their families. The Irish provided a crucial cornerstone in the building of Toledo. This WGTE production celebrates their contribution to our heritage.

See how German immigrants helped bring this region to life. Beginning in the 1830s and continuing into the 20th century, thousands of Germans immigrated to northwest and west central Ohio, clearing the land and draining the swamp for farming, establishing businesses, and building churches that formed the hearts of their neighborhoods.

Find out more about Ella P. Stewart, the first practicing black pharmacist in the country; LeMaxie Glover, a nationally-recognized sculptor who taught art in the Toledo Public Schools; and Art Tatum, the legendary jazz musician fom Toledo. The program includes recollections from more contemporary African-American Leaders.

This program is an exploration of the holiday traditions shared by the many ethnic groups of Northwest Ohio. Whether celebrating Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanzaa, the elements of food, family and festivity unite us all. Don’t miss this memory-filled special, featuring local families who relate their own experiences.

These words, along with a strong spiritual grounding, comprise the very core of the Cherry Street Mission Ministries. Even after 65 years, they continue to embrace everyone who has come in need: rescuing them from the streets, restoring their dignity, and releasing them back into the world better equipped than ever. No one is turned away.

Explore Ohio's fascinating era of canal boat transportation and take a look back at Ohio's early canal routes, and the lore that rose along their banks. Included are visits to operating canal boats in Roscoe Village and Canal Fulton, Ohio, plus rare, archival photographs and folk songs from this romantic era.

This story chronicles the Toledo Fire Department from its inception in 1837 until the present day. Told primarily by firefighters and narrated by Jerry Anderson, the film features historic pictures, video and audio never before seen on television. Learn about technological advances, training, tactics and day-to-day life in a fire station.

From the moment the first spade of dirt was overturned at groundbreaking ceremonies on October 1, 2007, sports and special event fans in our region were about to enter a thrilling new era.

WGTE's original production, Arena: Building Community follows the progress of the state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facility in downtown Toledo, beginning with the demolition of the venerable east-side sports arena and continuing through the new Arena's opening weeks in October 2009.

It takes a village to raise a festival.Each year the tiny village of Grand Rapids, Ohio, throws opens its streets and hearts to tens of thousands of guests.

Discover the history of the Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest and get a glimpse behind the scenes as it comes together. This celebration of family, art, history, and of course, Applebutter, mobilizes hundred of volunteers... in a small town of less than a thousand.

Meet parents who adopted children with the assistance of the national organization Adopt America Network, based in Toledo, Ohio. Adopted children put into words what it feels like to finally belong to a real family. Their stories are heartfelt and inspiring.